Item Number: FT012
Anna Apple Tree
Early harvest, southern favorite.
The Anna Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Anna’) is one of the most reliable fruit trees for warm and mild-winter regions of the United States. Known for its crisp texture, lively sweet-tart flavor, and very low chill requirement, the anna apple tree fruit is especially prized by backyard growers in Southern California, the Southwest, and other areas with mild winters.
With its early-ripening harvest, attractive blossoms, and dependable production, the Anna apple tree is a standout performer for gardeners who want an apple variety that thrives where many others struggle.
Why Choose the Anna Apple Tree
Sweet, Crisp, and Full of Flavor
The anna apple produces large, light yellow-green fruit with a bright red blush. Inside, the apples have creamy white flesh that is firm, juicy, and perfect for fresh eating, baking, applesauce, or dehydrating.
Because Anna ripens very early—often from late spring into midsummer—it’s among the first apples ready to harvest each year. Even in warm climates, the trees produce excellent, high-quality fruit.
Ideal for Warm Regions
The anna apple tree chill hours requirement is only 200–300 hours, making it well-suited for zones with short, mild winters. It is one of the best low-chill apples available and can even produce a second, lighter crop in ideal weather conditions.
To confirm whether Anna grows well in your region, check your USDA zone using our What Is My Growing Zone? tool.
Tree Characteristics
Growth, Size & Productivity
- Anna apple tree size: Typically 15–20 feet tall on semi-dwarf M-111 rootstock
- Semi dwarf growth habit for easy harvest and management
- Anna apple tree growth rate: Vigorous and fast-growing
- Heavy, reliable bearing fruit year after year
Because the Anna produces so heavily, fruit thinning is often required to prevent branch breakage and ensure good apple size.
Fruit Description
- Light green to yellow skin with a red blush
- Crisp, juicy, and sweet-tart
- Excellent keeping quality
- Ideal for baking or fresh eating
This apple’s flavor is often compared to Golden Delicious, but ripens far earlier in the season.
Growing Requirements
Sun Exposure
Plant the tree in full sun to ensure strong growth, high sugars, and dependable fruit set.
Soil & Planting
Anna apple trees need:
- Well-drained soil (crucial for healthy roots)
- Organic matter mixed into the planting area
- A planting hole large enough to accommodate the root ball
Plant your bare root Anna in winter or early spring. For quality trees, explore our full collection of bare root apple trees.
Watering & Care
Anna apple tree care is simple:
- Keep the soil moist but never soggy while establishing
- Water deeply during warm seasons
- Fertilize yearly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
- Prune in winter to shape the canopy, remove weak wood, and encourage new, productive growth
Learn more about caring for orchard trees in our fruit trees guide.
Pollination & Fruit Production
The anna apple tree is self-fruitful, but it performs best when cross pollinated. Planting Anna with a compatible partner increases fruit production and overall crop size.
Recommended pollinators:
- Dorsett Golden
- Einshemer
- Golden Delicious
This pairing is especially important in warm climates, where good pollination ensures strong fruit set. You can compare pollination and growth traits using our apple characteristics chart.
Anna Apple Tree Uses
Fresh Eating
Anna apples are crisp, refreshing, and sweet—delicious right off the tree.
Baking & Cooking
Anna apples hold their shape and flavor well in heat, making them excellent for:
- Pies and crisps
- Muffins and bread
- Applesauce
- Dehydrated slices
Their early ripening also means you can enjoy homegrown apples long before most traditional varieties mature.
Climate & USDA Zones
Anna thrives in:
- USDA Zones 5–8
- Coastal and inland warm regions
- Areas with short winters and long, hot summers
Because this tree adapts so well to southern and western climates, it’s a favorite for Southern California and other warm-winter areas across the United States.
Why Buy Anna Apple Trees From Us
When you shop anna apple trees for sale or look for an anna apple tree for sale, you want a healthy, vigorous tree that fruits quickly and reliably. Our nursery offers premium trees grown with expert care so you can start your orchard with confidence.
What you can expect:
- Strong, healthy anna apple trees
- Dormant, ready-to-plant bare root stock
- Excellent performance in warm climates
- Consistent, early fruit production
- Great pairing options for anna apple tree cross pollination
Whether you’re building a backyard orchard or adding your first apple, the Anna Apple Tree offers beauty, productivity, and incredible flavor—especially where low-chill apples are essential.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
